Engineer Associate - Engineer Sr(Protection and Controls P&C Engineer)

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Assc level with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET
Two or more years of related engineering experience (for Engineer level)
4 or more years of related engineering experience (for Engineer Sr level)
Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET (may be considered for entry at Engineer level or required for Engineer Sr level)
PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET (may be considered for Engineer Sr level)
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred (for Engineer Assc level).
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred (for Engineer Sr level).

Responsibilities

Perform and Review relay protection and control activities for 4kV thru 765KV electrical substation projects.
Prepare and Review P&C scopes for electric substation projects.
Prepare and/or review P&C engineering settings and designs for electrical substation projects.
Prepare and Review Relay Setting Calculation Sheets, Setting Files and other relay setting deliverables for substation projects.
Perform area protection studies and recommend settings for existing and new transmission line and station protection schemes.
Model transmission system impedances and perform short circuit fault studies.
Perform activities related to NERC P&C standards.
Prepare and review PRC-023, FAC-008 etc. NERC required documents.
Review, evaluate and provide P&C comments and recommendations on transmission system planning proposals.
Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated protection issues.
Provide engineering support for project installation, commissioning, checkout and troubleshooting.
Provide general P&C technical support, as needed, including the technical interfaces with Telecomm, Operations, Transmission Region Operations, Station Engineering, Transmission Planning and Project Management.
Peer Review and approve P&C related work of other team members.
Manage, Oversee and peer review P&C related work of outsource companies.
Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to protection and control problems through analysis of interruption reports and fault recorder records.
Contribute to development of system-wide protection standards for transmission and distribution station protection, metering and control applications.
Participate in project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for assigned projects.
Apply knowledge in engineering design, project management and maintenance of utility systems.
Contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives such as training programs and documentation development to enhance team capabilities.
Apply proven ability to access and analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
Work independently with minimal guidance and collaboratively in an inclusive team environment.
Follow policies, practices, standards, and rules of AEP as well as those regulations and procedures required.
Provide training and guidance to co-workers in need.
Plan and oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate effectively with peers, external contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project success.